Meet Anael Richman

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Anael Richman. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Anael, thank you so much for making time for us today. Let’s jump right into a question so many in our community are looking for answers to – how to overcome creativity blocks, writer’s block, etc. We’d love to hear your thoughts or any advice you might have.

Creative blocks are really just fear in disguise. Our brains are wired with a fight-or-flight response, a survival mechanism that developed hundreds of thousands of years ago when real threats were everywhere — wild animals, dangerous environments, and constant risks. Back then, fear kept you from being a lions dinner.

But today, that same part of the brain can see even harmless situations as threats.

For example, a musician sitting in the studio, just trying to write a song, can feel intense pressure. Thoughts like “If this isn’t good, it’s not worth doing” can trigger the same stress response, putting the body into fight-or-flight mode. This stress shuts down creativity.

Creativity flows best when we’re calm and relaxed. There are lots of ways to get into that flow state, like doing breathing exercises or meditation. But my favorite way is to set a small, easy goal. When the task feels simple and manageable, it doesn’t seem like a big threat anymore. Even really big or complicated projects can be broken down into small steps that feel easy to handle.

With this mindset creative blocks just don’t exist.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’ve been a music producer for almost a decade now, but the journey wasn’t always smooth. In the beginning, I struggled a lot to actually sit down and produce – to be honest, I was pretty lazy. Deep down, I knew that if I wanted to achieve my goals in music, I had to invest a lot more time and energy into it. So I started reading books about creativity, habits, and psychology. That completely changed the way i approach music production and life. It helped me make huge progress, and now those same lessons have helped my clients grow and succeed too.

Most beginner to intermediate music producers struggle with the same problem – they get excited about a new idea, but pretty quickly get stuck along the way. Instead of pushing through, they abandon the project and start a new one, hoping it’ll be easier. Over time, this leads to a hard drive full of unfinished tracks and a lot of frustration.

I help music producers break through creative blocks and actually finish their tracks with confidence. Through my course, Stuck to Finished, I guide producers step-by-step on how to turn ideas into complete songs, overcome perfectionism, and build strong creative habits. It’s all about making the process clear, manageable, and enjoyable — so you can stop overthinking and start releasing the music you’re proud of.

What makes the biggest difference for my clients is the private group coaching sessions I run regularly. These sessions help them break through the challenges they’re currently facing and give them a chance to ask any question they have. It’s also a great opportunity to dive deep into topics you won’t easily find on YouTube.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

There’s one important habit that really helped me on my journey: learning how to set small, manageable goals.

Most people struggle to start a task, but once you begin, it gets much easier to keep going. That’s why setting tiny, achievable goals is so helpful. When the first step feels easy, you’re more likely to take it.

And once you’ve worked on something for about 10 minutes, it’s much easier to get into the flow and stay focused.

Setting goals also helps you stay organised and avoid burnout. I recommend keeping it simple – no more than two or three main goals per day or week. Having too many goals can leave your mind feeling cluttered and overwhelmed.

Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?

The book The Practicing Mind really changed the way I look at life.

It helped me realise that life doesn’t have a built-in purpose—you have to create your own. The book teaches you to treat every task like a practice session, which takes the pressure off and helps you stay present.

It also shows you how to slow down, focus better, and actually get more done in less time.

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